CitroJim's AX, C3 Picasso, Cycling and Running Tales

[RichardW]

I rode many a mile on the IOW (before I learnt to drive...!). There is an annual round the island ride - I've done it a few times. It used to be sponsored by the local Timber yard, Morey's, which was run by my best Friend's Dad - who was a very keen cyclist!! http://www.cycleisland.co.uk/

[CitroJim]

There is an annual round the island ride - I've done it a few times. It used to be sponsored by the local Timber yard, Morey's, which was run by my best Friend's Dad - who was a very keen cyclist!! http://www.cycleisland.co.uk/

That's very tempting for next year Richard Thanks! That website is now bookmarked

Also following on Facebook

[CitroJim]

I could start with the black roof then the bonnet black then everything else yellow. Tinted rear windows, black b and c pillars, yellow a pillars. Could that get it looking like a yellow convertible xantia from a distance or would it just be stupid?

Davie, how about replicating this Cactus colour scheme on Gabriel...

Darren Vel Satis - Facebook

Possibly a bit Marmite but I love it

[daviemck2006]

I could start with the black roof then the bonnet black then everything else yellow. Tinted rear windows, black b and c pillars, yellow a pillars. Could that get it looking like a yellow convertible xantia from a distance or would it just be stupid?

Davie, how about replicating this Cactus colour scheme on Gabriel...

colourfulcactus.jpg

Possibly a bit Marmite but I love it

I did see that one on Darren's Facebook, I will leave it until I do get a cactus lol

[Hell Razor5543]

I don't think they will survive a Scottish summer (let alone a Scottish winter!, but here you go, Davie;

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/produc ... 851_s5.jpg

[CitroJim]

I don't think they will survive a Scottish summer (let alone a Scottish winter!, but here you go, Davie;

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/images/produc ... 851_s5.jpg

They wouldn't survive with me either.. I have a great talent for killing houseplants

[Hell Razor5543]

I have got you a book to help you with gardening, Jim. I think you will enjoy it (the book, if not the gardening, that is).

[Stickyfinger]

Yep, "How to mix weed killer" with the "How to use a strimmer" supplement

[CitroJim]

I have got you a book to help you with gardening, Jim. I think you will enjoy it (the book, if not the gardening, that is).

Thanks James I only grow rhubarb and strawberries in my garden and I seem quite good at that...

I'm good at cooking rhubarb and making jam out of my strawberries too

[Stickyfinger]

Good luck and enjoy today Jim.....see you tomorrow mate

[elma]

I am a little late but.....
Go Jim, Pedal, Pedal, Pedal.

[CitroJim]

Good luck and enjoy today Jim.....see you tomorrow mate

I did Looking forward to seeing you too Alasdair. Not sure what time I will be there as I have a lot to do here in the morning having been away a week... I should be there well before lunchtime though...

I am a little late but.....
Go Jim, Pedal, Pedal, Pedal.

And I did! Especially up the hills

This was the ride:

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1980566601

And this was me, rather wet after being caught in two storms, at the finish

Own Work

The week away was brilliant and did me a world of good. Today was the icing on the cake..

Not a bad drive home either but got caught in two downpours of biblical proportions...

[Zelandeth]

Definitely hoping to put in an appearance tomorrow, though not entirely sure exactly when at present as the weekend is being on where I'm having to keep my plans rather fluid.

Nice to know I'm not the only one that storm soaked...was out with the dog when it arrived!

[CitroJim]

I do hope you can make it today Zel... I'm up and feeling OK so on target to be at Little Horwood late morning/lunchtime

[Zelandeth]

Don't think it's going to happen - have only just got back into the house from an earlier trip out.

Had been banking on a quiet day, however that hasn't materialised!